Israel Seeks 20-Year Deal, Biden Seeks 20 More Cluster Bombs
Axios reports Israel is pushing for an unprecedented 20-year military aid agreement, seeking to double the standard term for U.S. taxpayer dollars. This 'America First' framing is particularly rich, given that the 'America' in question is funding the bombing of children with weapons prohibited by most nations. Recall that in 2023 alone, AIPAC spent over $4.3 million on lobbying, while their
affiliated Super PAC, United Democracy Project, poured over $19 million into elections, ensuring a reliably compliant Congress. (OpenSecrets.org) This isn't just about money; it’s about manufactured consent. Politicians like Rep. Steny Hoyer, who received over $100,000 from pro-Israel groups in his career, consistently vote for these massive aid packages, portraying it as 'supporting an ally.' One
might wonder how many decades of 'security assistance' are needed before the assistance starts affecting American citizens' healthcare or crumbling infrastructure. Is endless war abroad truly 'America First' when domestic needs are perpetually underfunded?